Looking for info on loading 357 MAXIMUM

Glen-Bob · January 28, 2014, 02:07 PM

I am looking for load data using .358 Serria 200 & 225gn MatchKing for use in a 14" T/C.

steveno · January 28, 2014, 03:13 PM

my personal opinion is that those bullets are too heavy for the 357 max. the heaviest bullets that I used with good results is the Speer 180 grain rifle bullet. the shot quite well but at about 2,000 fps I was getting out of a TC 14I doubt that they would expand very much if at all at hunting ranges just because they were intended for rifle length barrels. I tried some of the Speer 200 grain bullets and it was quite a drop off in both accuracy and velocity.

steveno · January 28, 2014, 03:14 PM

I should say that since the bullets you mentioned are matchkings the twist is probably going to be too slow in a TC

Glen-Bob · January 29, 2014, 12:51 PM

Thanks, that seems to be the thought (too heavy).

Catfish · January 29, 2014, 06:47 PM

Get your data from the manufacture, not from some nut on line. www.hodgdon.com. www.accutatepowder.com. www.ramshot.com

Glen-Bob · January 30, 2014, 09:08 PM

Catfish, you are so polite in your reference to others. If you were as knowledgeable as you are fast to berate you would know there is no published data for the load I asked about, hence my inquiry. I have reference points from other sources just trying to see what others my have come-up with. Just because one ask a question doesn't mean they are going to take the responses for gospel. Reloading is not new to me, I've been at it over 20 yrs and have asked a lot of questions.

ammo.crafter · January 30, 2014, 09:39 PM

Great cartridge!

It performs best with 180 grain bullets.

Check out bellm.com for 357 max info.

Fatelvis · January 31, 2014, 08:38 PM

I never tried the Matchkings, but it sounds interesting. I have excellent luck in my 14" Bellm chambered 357 Max with either 180grn Hornady XTPs or 215grn 358627 cast bullets over 19grns of H4227 (discontinued!) or IMR4227. Makes an accurate and (relatively) flat shooting IHSMA cartridge.

boondocker385 · January 31, 2014, 08:52 PM

some of the books have loads...I know Speer does

bluetopper · February 2, 2014, 11:27 PM

Load to 100% density or a slightly compressed charge with 4227 powder with whichever bullet style or weight you choose in the 357 Max.

January 28, 2014, 02:07 PM	#1
Glen-Bob Member Join Date: December 22, 2009 Location: NW FL Posts: 64	Looking for info on loading 357 MAXIMUM I am looking for load data using .358 Serria 200 & 225gn MatchKing for use in a 14" T/C. __________________ Trust in God. Prepare your hands for battle.

January 29, 2014, 12:51 PM	#4
Glen-Bob Member Join Date: December 22, 2009 Location: NW FL Posts: 64	Thanks, that seems to be the thought (too heavy). __________________ Trust in God. Prepare your hands for battle.

January 30, 2014, 09:08 PM	#6
Glen-Bob Member Join Date: December 22, 2009 Location: NW FL Posts: 64	Catfish, you are so polite in your reference to others. If you were as knowledgeable as you are fast to berate you would know there is no published data for the load I asked about, hence my inquiry. I have reference points from other sources just trying to see what others my have come-up with. Just because one ask a question doesn't mean they are going to take the responses for gospel. Reloading is not new to me, I've been at it over 20 yrs and have asked a lot of questions. __________________ Trust in God. Prepare your hands for battle.

January 30, 2014, 09:39 PM	#7
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	max Great cartridge! It performs best with 180 grain bullets. Check out bellm.com for 357 max info. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

January 31, 2014, 08:38 PM	#8
Fatelvis Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 490	I never tried the Matchkings, but it sounds interesting. I have excellent luck in my 14" Bellm chambered 357 Max with either 180grn Hornady XTPs or 215grn 358627 cast bullets over 19grns of H4227 (discontinued!) or IMR4227. Makes an accurate and (relatively) flat shooting IHSMA cartridge. __________________ Gun control isn't about guns....It's about CONTROL

January 28, 2014, 03:13 PM	#2
steveno Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Minden , Nebraska Posts: 1,407	my personal opinion is that those bullets are too heavy for the 357 max. the heaviest bullets that I used with good results is the Speer 180 grain rifle bullet. the shot quite well but at about 2,000 fps I was getting out of a TC 14I doubt that they would expand very much if at all at hunting ranges just because they were intended for rifle length barrels. I tried some of the Speer 200 grain bullets and it was quite a drop off in both accuracy and velocity.

January 28, 2014, 03:14 PM	#3
steveno Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Minden , Nebraska Posts: 1,407	I should say that since the bullets you mentioned are matchkings the twist is probably going to be too slow in a TC

January 29, 2014, 06:47 PM	#5
Catfish Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 171	Get your data from the manufacture, not from some nut on line. www.hodgdon.com. www.accutatepowder.com. www.ramshot.com

January 31, 2014, 08:52 PM	#9
boondocker385 Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2013 Posts: 640	some of the books have loads...I know Speer does __________________ No second place finishes in a gun fight.

February 2, 2014, 11:27 PM	#10
bluetopper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2005 Location: Northeast TX Posts: 1,197	Load to 100% density or a slightly compressed charge with 4227 powder with whichever bullet style or weight you choose in the 357 Max.